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https://hdl.handle.net/10216/162763| Author(s): | Neto, JV Batista, CA Franco, BM Dinis, S Teixeira, J Manrique, Y.A. |
| Title: | Valorization of Ellagic Acid from Chestnut Shell as a Natural Anti-anxiety Food Supplement |
| Issue Date: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | Mental health is on the agenda, especially in pandemic times due to the COVID-19 virus. Nowadays, psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, have been more discussed and have become even more critical during lockdown. This paper proposes the development process of an innovative product whose active ingredient-ellagic acid, extracted from the chestnut shell-has anxiolytic properties and can be potentially used in consumers' daily lives, preventing this type of illness. The product presented, Do Nut Stress Acid ellagic enriched pancakes for anxiety control, consists of a pancake powder, considered a healthy and nutritious meal. (c) 2022, Universidade do Porto - Faculdade de Engenharia. All rights reserved. |
| DOI: | 10.24840/2183-6493_008.005_0002 |
| URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/10216/162763 |
| Related Information: | info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia/Programa de Financiamento Plurianual de Unidades de I&D/UIDB/50020/2020_UIDP/50020/2020/Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 para a Unidade LA LSRE-LCM Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção - Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais/LA LSRE-LCM |
| Document Type: | Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional |
| Rights: | restrictedAccess |
| Appears in Collections: | FEUP - Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional |
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